Google’s 5 New Steps to Protect Youth Mental Health on YouTube
Having drawn the scrutiny of the U.S. Surgeon General, Congress, and the American public, social media giants are under fire for failing to protect the
Are After-School Activities Hurting Our Kids?
High school students are busier than ever, from morning till night, their afternoons full of an array of afterschool activities often deemed necessary to “get
U.S. Surgeon General Talks Loneliness, Social Media, and Reclaiming Your Life with Tech-Free Zones
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has been an outspoken advocate for young people amidst what he calls a youth mental health crisis, "the defining public
Olympic Figure Skater Gracie Gold on Mental Health – and Being Pressured to be ‘Palatable’
In 2014, Gracie Gold shot to figure skating stardom, winning the U.S. national championship, earning a spot on the Olympic team, and winning a bronze
What Twins Tell Us About Childhood Trauma and Adult Mental Health
In addition to outward appearances, twins raised in the same household share a great deal of genetic material and childhood experiences. So when the mental
Sesame Street and APA Offer Youngest Kids Emotional Wellness Tools
In the midst of a mental health crisis amongst America’s youth, Sesame Street and the American Psychological Association (APA) are working to address the wellbeing
The Mental State of the World Report 2023
How do countries around the world fare when it comes to mental health? Where does the United States rank? This week, the Global Mind Project released
Teen Antidepressant Prescriptions Spiked During Pandemic, Study Finds
The COVID-19 pandemic took a major toll on youth mental health. A new study showing that antidepressant prescriptions for adolescents spiked at the same time
Feeling Lonely? Five Ways to Build One Friendship This Year
Friendships are key to flourishing in life. The Harvard Study of Adult Development – the world's longest scientific study of happiness, which explored the question
Do Pets Improve Your Mental Health?
Do pets improve your mental health? By an overwhelming majority, Americans respond with a resounding “yes.” In a February 2024 poll of over 2,200 adults, 84%